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MASS TIMES Monday - Friday 7:30 A.M. Saturday 9 A.M. 4 P.M.in the Narthex until Jan 28 Sunday 8 A.M., 10 A.M., 12 Noon Holy Day (vigil 7pm) 7:30 A.M., 7pm Reconciliation half-hour before weekend Masses St. Alphonsus Rodriguez Church 10800 Old Court Rd, Woodstock, MD 21163 Phone: 410-461-5267 Fax: 410-750-7286 Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 9 A.M. to 3pm Online at: www. stalchurch.org BulleƟn for: January 29 DOWNSIZING? UPGRADING? GOT FURNITURE, SMALL APPLIANCES, HOUSEHOLD GOODS? ST. VINCENT DE PAUL CHURCH, BALTIMORE, is seeking gently used furniture and household goods to furnish apartments of formerly homeless clients of Heath Care for the Homeless. THEY WILL PICK UP your furniture donaƟons (no maƩresses) – 4 or 5 drawer dressers especially needed. Pick up a brochure THE RESOURCE EXCHANGE at the main entrance of church, or visit their website at stvchurch.org for a complete list of items needed. For more informaƟon contact Pat FrascaƟ at 410-663- 5542 or 410-917-2214 or frascaƟ[email protected]. ST. GREGORY’S LUNCHEON PROGRAM Volunteers needed to prepare a casserole once a month. We provide the pan and recipe. You provide the ingredients, prepare at home, and drop off to the church kitchen when you come to Mass on the weekend designated. No need to sign up! Pick up a pan and recipe at the entrances. For more information, call Mary at 410-531-2455. FLOWERS FOR THE SANCTUARY For many of us, live plants and owers tap our spiritual core and enrich our worship experience. The colors can be coordinated to celebrate the season of the liturgical year. For others, they beauƟfy the sanctuary. People donate owers to celebrate weddings, births, and anniversaries, to honor friends and family, to memorialize those who have moved on--for any reason at all. With a beauƟfully renovated church, we want to establish a ower fund especially to keep coordinaƟng fresh owers in front of the altar and by the bapƟsmal font. You can designate your donaƟon to be used for a specic weekend and in memory of a specic person or event. Please consider donaƟng! Contact Dee at [email protected] Not sure what time or what day? Check it out on our website! www.stalchurch.org DROP IN FAMILY YOGA! Every Sunday. 9-10am in between Masses Located in Church Hall All ages and levels welcomed :) Contact ChrisƟna Landsman at [email protected] for more info! Website Highlights DomesƟc Church Tools for Building a DomesƟc Church According to the Second VaƟcan Council's DogmaƟc ConsƟtuƟon on the Church: " The family, is so to speak, the domesƟc church." (Lumen GenƟum #11) This means that it is in the context of the family that we rst learn who God is and to prayerfully seek His will for us. In the following bullet points you will nd some sugges- Ɵons on how to build your "domesƟc church" through a life of prayer that can help all the members of your family. See our website for a list of suggesƟons! hƩp://stalchurch.org/DomesƟc NEW PAGE NEW PAGE

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MASS TIMES Monday - Friday 7:30 A.M. Saturday 9 A.M. 4 P.M.in the Narthex until Jan 28 Sunday 8 A.M., 10 A.M., 12 Noon Holy Day (vigil 7pm) 7:30 A.M., 7pm

Reconciliation half-hour before weekend Masses

St. Alphonsus Rodriguez Church

10800 Old Court Rd, Woodstock, MD 21163 Phone: 410-461-5267 Fax: 410-750-7286

Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 9 A.M. to 3pm

Online at: www. stalchurch.org

Bulle n for: January 29

DOWNSIZING? UPGRADING? GOT FURNITURE, SMALL APPLIANCES, HOUSEHOLD GOODS?

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL CHURCH, BALTIMORE, is seeking gently used furniture and household goods to furnish apartments of formerly homeless clients of Heath Care for the Homeless. THEY WILL PICK UP your furniture dona ons (no ma resses) – 4 or 5 drawer dressers especially needed. Pick up a brochure THE RESOURCE EXCHANGE at the main entrance of church, or visit their website at stvchurch.org for a complete list of items needed. For more informa on contact Pat Frasca at 410-663-5542 or 410-917-2214 or frasca [email protected].

ST. GREGORY’S LUNCHEON PROGRAM Volunteers needed to prepare a casserole once a month. We provide the pan and recipe. You provide the ingredients, prepare at home, and drop off to the church kitchen when you come to Mass on the weekend designated. No need to sign up! Pick up a pan and recipe at the entrances. For more information, call Mary at 410-531-2455.

FLOWERS FOR THE SANCTUARY For many of us, live plants and flowers tap our spiritual core and enrich our worship experience. The colors can be coordinated to celebrate the season of the liturgical year. For others, they beau fy the sanctuary. People donate flowers to celebrate weddings, births, and anniversaries, to honor friends and family, to memorialize those who have moved on--for any reason at all. With a beau fully renovated church, we want to establish a flower fund especially to keep coordina ng fresh flowers in front of the altar and by the bap smal font. You can designate your dona on to be used for a specific weekend and in memory of a specific person or event. Please consider dona ng! Contact Dee at [email protected]

Not sure what time or what day? Check it out on our website!

www.stalchurch.org

DROP IN FAMILY YOGA! Every Sunday. 9-10am in between Masses

Located in Church Hall All ages and levels welcomed :) Contact Chris na Landsman at

[email protected] for more info!

Website Highlights

Domes c Church

Tools for Building a Domes c Church According to the Second Va can Council's Dogma c Cons tu on on the Church: "The family, is so to speak, the domes c church." (Lumen Gen um #11) This means that it is in the context of the family that we first learn who God is and to prayerfully seek His will for us. In the following bullet points you will find some sugges-

ons on how to build your "domes c church" through a life of prayer that can help all the members of your family.

See our website for a list of sugges ons!

h p://stalchurch.org/Domes c

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January 29, 2017 Fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time

Please make sure to let us know if we can add or remove a name from the list. Please contact Valerie the office 410-461-

5267 x 130 or [email protected]. Thank you.

We have Masses open for intentions, from March 2017 onwards. Please let us know if you have anyone you want intentions for. Please call the office or email [email protected]/ [email protected]

PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS Russell Armstrong, Casey Austin, Tony B, Mary Ballman, Lynn & Norbert Bartosz, Hadley Cash, Joan Caton, Norbert Chausse, Javier Corradini, Gregory Dorsey, Dennis Fields, Nathaniel Fillmore, Celestine Finn, Kristine Fornek, Teresa Giese, Joseph Hale, April Heselton, Branson Holsey, Norm Karolenko, Gladys Kemp, Mike and Robin Kenney, Dennis Landry, Mimi Lawrence, Debbie Leck, Barbara Levitt, Tim Maule, Catherine Meyers, Elissa Metzger, Andrew Morrissey, Jennifer Mearson, Karen Neary-Smithson, Frank Neff, Cory Noseworthy, Jim Nowakowski, Edna & Joseph Pietrucha, Lauren & Elissa Ramsay, Harold Rees, Lucy Grace Sherry, Cheryl Spezzano, Lee Snyder, Jennifer Webster, Shirley Weikel, Leocadia Wilson, Cameron Wisniewski, Faith Wobbeking, Carol Zimmerman, Betsy Peach Zito, Zachary Zito

Offertory January 14 & 15 Envelopes $ 5,964.50 Poor Boxes $ 256.71 Loose $ 1,281.17 Votive Candles $ 51.00 Total $ 7,245.67

SATURDAY, JANUARY 28 9am Gloria Karolenko + 5:30pm Pat Turchi + SUNDAY, JANUARY 29 8am Parishioners 10am Larry Wood + Noon Doug & Amy Martin + MONDAY, JANUARY 30 7:30am Margaret Kelly Fitzpatrick + TUESDAY, JANUARY 31 7:30am Frank Woods + WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1 7:30am Joan Green + THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2 7:30am Dick Conrad FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3 7:30am Huber Smutz + SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4 9am Mary Rice 5:30pm John Ivasic +

and Caroline Dobozi SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5 8am Christopher Paul Fiorino + 10am Parishioners Noon Sam Davella +

Upcoming Second Collections March 1 Eastern Europe—Ash Wednesday March 25 & 26 Catholic Relief Services incl. Latin America

January Poor Boxes Fr. Kongari Missions

February Poor Boxes

Lazarus Caucus

Saturday Vigil Mass

will be continuing at 4pm in the Parish Center Narthex

UNTIL March 25 (NO 5:30pm Mass during this time)

** Handicap Accessible**

The Narthex is easily handicap accessible from the lower parking lot.

Questions? Contact the office at 410-461-5267

BLESSING OF THROATS

The feast of St. Blaise

is February 3.

We will have the blessing of throats

after all the Masses on the weekend of February 4 & 5

St. Alphonsus Rodriguez Church - Social Justice Committee

GEORGE’S GLOVES FOR THE HOMELESS FEBRUARY & MARCH 2017 George Strohmer, life-long parishioner of St. Alphonsus, had a particular regard for the homeless on those winter days and nights when he felt the harsh coldness that numbed his hands as he worked on his Hernwood Road farm. As a farmer, you don’t choose when to work, when to stay indoors or when to take a vacation. The care, feeding, birthing of animals; the preparation or harvesting of crops; the mending of buildings and fences; maintenance of equipment all come first. You don’t choose the environment you’re exposed to because heat, cold, snow, sleet or hail don’t come on scheduled time. He knew what it was liked to be chilled to the bone, but he had ways to warm up that a homeless person couldn’t do. He could crawl into a warm pig hut where a momma pig laid peacefully delivering her babies in a bed of straw with a heat lamp securely hung above, or duck inside the barn full of harvested hay stored as feed for his cows over the winter months. In past years, we have all benefited by his generosity when we enjoyed the fresh corn on the cob at the Woodstock Festival, which he planted and grew especially to ripen in August just for St. Alphonsus. Many of us remember the hay rides he provided at the Festi-val, as well as the October hay rides and cookouts in the park with George playing guitar as we sat around the campfire at night. And there were the fresh-cut pine trees he hauled to the church for Christmas decorating. To this day his family honors his wish that we have plenty of their farm-grown pork sausage to enjoy at the pancake breakfasts with Santa each year. In his memory, we want you to share his concerns by a simple gesture:

DONATE GLOVES

MEN’S, WOMENS, CHILDREN’S New or lightly used Paired or mismatched EVEN YOUR SINGLES! (We’ll pair up single lefties and righties!)

LEAVE DONATIONS IN THE BOX PROVIDED AT THE COLLECTION CENTER UNDER THE CHOIR LOFT.

The gloves will be distributed through the HEATHCARE FOR THE HOMELESS

and the FRANCISCAN CENTER.

CATHOLICS IN ANNAPOLIS FEBRUARY 15, 2017, 3 TO 8 P.M.

“Politics is one of the highest forms of charity because it seeks the common good.” Pope Francis.

Come to the 33rd Catholic Lobby Night in Annapolis and share with legislators the joyful news of the Gospel lived out through the works of our Catholic ministries, charities, hospitals, schools, parishes and communities! Meet with your Maryland State legislators and share the Catholic viewpoint on issues before the General Assembly. BRIEFINGS: -Streamlined briefing at St. John Neumann Mission Church, Annapolis (3-4:30 p.m.) MEETINGS AND RECEPTION: -Shuttles to the state office buildings (4:30-8:00 p.m.) -Visits with legislators, deliver postcards, discuss the Church's stance on issues (5-6 p.m.) -DINNER RECEPTION WITH LEGISLATORS (6-7:30 p.m.) REGISTRATION INSTRUCTION: 1) The event is FREE but you MUST register at www.mdcatholic.org/LobbyNight. If you cannot make it to Annapolis for the 3 p.m. briefings, plan to join the legislative visits at 5 p.m. or the reception at 6 p.m. 2) When you are done registering, send your legislators an email telling them you'll see them on Feb. 15!

CARPOOLING FROM ST. ALPHONSUS’ PARKING LOT AT 1:30 P.M. Contact Liz at 410-442-5712 or [email protected].

Heartfelt appreciation from Catholic Charities for your parish’s generosity toward those less fortunate. Your donation of $670.00 to Sarah’s House ensures we can help the most vulnerable individuals. JoAnne Woolley, Director of Annual Giving Thank you for your recent gift of $1,105.50 for the National Collection which provides vital resources to our ministries to the military and their families serving at home and abroad. Rev. Timothy Broglio Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA Thank you from the Franciscan Center! Your generous support in 2016 helps us to share food, warmth, and HOPE with men, women and children in Baltimore.

SUPER RAFFLE 2017 WINNERS

January 1 Pete Greer, Woodstock $ 200 January 2 Regina Smutz, Marriottsville $ 50 January 9 Joy Aker, Columbia $ 50 January 16 Sean Smitt, Parksville $ 50 January 23 Joseph Lucas, Woodstock $ 50

HOWARD COUNTY CATHOLIC YOUNG ADULTS (HOCOYA)

ABOUT HO-CO-YA: Howard County Catholic Young Adults main goal is to provide a culture of faith and fellowship for Catholics in

their 20s and 30s who are living in Howard County who are Single, Married, or Married with children.

Jennifer M. Youssef, Young Adult Coordinator for HoCoYA

(443) 420 8447 [email protected] http://hococatholic.weebly.com

UPCOMING EVENTS January 24, 2017 Winter Book Club Starts 7:30pm -

9:00/9:30pm. Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis at OLPH Parish Office Basement.

January 28, 2017 Women’s Group. Discussion and Coffee; Unleashed by Sonja Corbitt (Chapters 1 to 4). Wegmans Columbia Upstairs from 6:30-±8pm.

February 4, 2017 Saturday Gathering. 5pm (Depends on Mass Time). Mass, Meeting, and Gathering/Fellowship at Saint Alphonsus Church.

February 17, 2017 Friday Night Dinner. 7pm. Valentine’s Party! Member’s Home/Or Church

February 25, 2017 Women’s Group. Discussion and Coffee; Unleashed by Sonja Corbitt (Chapters 5 to 8). Wegmans Columbia Upstairs 6:30-±8pm.

Tickets only $25 each or 5 for $100

To purchase tickets: contact the WMET at 202-904-2263 or

http://grnonline.com/2017-car-raffle/ 1160 AM WMET is currently in the midst of a big fund-raiser for the station, a car raffle. We are raffling off a 2017 Chevy Camaro. Please visit our website or speak to Michael Washabaugh at this weekends Masses.

SUPER RAFFLE 2017 ON SALE NOW BENEFIT: NEW TABLES AND CHAIRS FOR

CHURCH HALL

$10,000 IN PRIZES! 70 CHANCES TO WIN!

WIN MORE THAN ONCE!

WINNING TICKETS RETURNED TO THE DRAWINGS AND ELIGIBLE FOR ALL PRIZES! Great gifts for any occasion: Christmas – Birthdays –

Anniversaries – Graduations.

Drawings January to December 2017

$25 each – or buy 4 and get one FREE ($100 for book of 5 tickets).

Additional tickets and gift cards

available at any church entrance, or contact Earl 410-442-1248, [email protected]

or Liz 410-442-5712, [email protected].

Get your tickets

this weekend!

As always, thank you so much for your generosity in giving not only of your gift of time and participation in our parish life, but also your gift of money to the work

of God in our community. You are valued.

Monday Scripture Study 10 am

This study group is open to all. Since it is based on the readings for the next Sunday, the structure supports people who might not be able to at-tend the group every week, but would like to come when-ever possible. Call Dee for more information.

ADULT FAITH FORMATION

Contemplative Scripture Group Tuesday evening from 6:30pm-8pm

Please join us in the Parish Center to prayerfully

reflect on the upcoming Sunday’s Gospel reading

in the style of Ignatian Contemplation. St. Ignatius encouraged

praying Scripture in a way that brings the stories of Scripture to

life and engages the prayer in a very personal way. No previous

experience with Ignatian contemplation necessary!

Schedule for the Spiritual Exercises in Daily Life Lenten retreat March 5—March 11 or 5 week format: March 5-April 8

(Ash Wednesday is March 1) Easter retreat April 23—April 29 or 5 week format: April 23-May 27 (Easter is April 16)

Contact Dee for information or to register (410) 461 5267 or [email protected]

FRIDAY NIGHT YOUTH MINISTRY for 6-8th Grade, 9th Grade & Peers

Games or Movie Night most 2nd & 4th FRIDAYS in the Parish Center * from 6:30-8pm*

February 10 and 24

HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH MINISTRY 9-12th Grade SUNDAY in the Parish Center

from 12 Noon –1:30pm

January 29 Not Feb 5—super bowl

February 12, 19, 26 March 5, 12, 19, 26

Please contact Valerie for information about Youth Ministry:

[email protected]

In Our Community Sacred Heart School of Glyndon’s Open House on Monday, January 30, 2017 at 9am at 63 Sacred Heart Lane, Glyndon, MD 21071. For more information, please visit www.SHGschool.org. Shrine of St. Anthony is proud to host Sara Groves live in Concert from 7:30 to 9pm on March 2! Tickets are $20 per person in advance and $25 at the door. Seating is very limited and on a first come, first serve basis. If you are interested in buying tickets or for more information, please call 410-531-2800 or visit ShrineofStAnthony.org.

Help ignite the fire! Or

Keep it burning!!!!

Stewardship is about helping others identify

their gifts and share them lovingly with

others. It’s not about money; it’s about a way

of life in the parish, an attitude of the mind and heart that is expressed in action; acknowledging that all is

gift from God and returning it to Him. It’s about helping parishioners use their gifts of time and talent as well as treasure. Would you love to experience the gratification of working with dedicated parishioners,

exploring the possibilities for the best use of gifts, and contributing to fulfilling the parish’s mission and

ministries? St. Alphonsus Rodriguez needs someone to chair our

stewardship efforts and tap into the very rich and varied talents of parishioners. If you enjoy working with people, directing effort and resources, and are excited to be a vital cog in the mission of the parish,

please contact Fr. Lacey.

We are now offering Online Giving. If you manage your bills online, we’re sure you’ll like giving to your church online. It’s safe and secure, and you decide exactly when your gift is made and where it goes. Online Giving lets you set up a recurring pledge or a one-time gift to our offertory and special collections, so you’ll be able to give the way you want—even if you’ve forgotten your envelope. Please visit stalchurch.org to get started with this convenient giving option.

$43,500

$81,060 $69,876

$-

$20,000

$40,000

$60,000

$80,000

$100,000

Goal Pledged Paid

2016 Archbishop's Annual Appeal

$595,000

$818,560

$667,843

$0

$200,000

$400,000

$600,000

$800,000

Goal Pledged Paid

Embracing Our Mission

Shaping Our Future

FY 2017

Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec To Date

Revenues

Offertory Col lections 41,361$ 41,539$ 46,052$ 40,293$ 65,255$ 274,925$

Restricted Gi fts* 113,945 3,326 5,253 18,023 26,638 170,485

Unrestricted bequests and gi fts 1,056 400 1,228 4,836 14,220 21,840

Embracing Our Miss ion (parish 80%) 13,877 - 14,775 - - 28,652

Benefi ts , Net (August Festiva l , etc.) 27,153 (2,837) (1,092) 14,085 2,866 39,374

Cathol ic Schools Col lection, Net 20 20 (1,333) 95 20 (1,158)

Pre-School , Net (after Sa laries , etc.) (3,832) 52,668 (15,556) (8,718) (17,854) (8,981)

193,580$ 95,116$ 49,327$ 68,614$ 91,145$ 525,137$

Expenses

Parish Staff Sa laries , Taxes , Benefi ts 24,026$ 25,492$ 25,020$ 27,961$ 28,962$ 158,513

Faci l i ties Costs 13,334 14,375 11,388 11,756 2,930 64,627

Archdiocese Tax 7,594 7,594 7,230 7,235 7,235 44,482

Al l Other Operating Items, Net 11,252 2,439 (12,857) 9,920 97 20,408

Capita l Spending & Extraordinary Repairs 17,396 23,362 2,016 9,446 91,165 152,059

73,602$ 73,262$ 32,797$ 66,318$ 130,389$ 440,089$

Gain or (Loss) 119,978$ 21,854$ 16,530$ 2,296$ (39,244)$ 85,048$

* Gifts designated for a specific purpose by the donor

REVENUES AND EXPENSES

FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2017

Fiscal Year 2017

$-

$40,000

$80,000

$120,000

$160,000

$200,000

Expenses

Revenues

$-

$120

$240

$360

$480

$600

Thousands

Staff Joseph P. Lacey, S.J., Pastor [email protected] ext. 33 Dee Papania, Pastoral Associate & DRE [email protected] ext. 11 Mary Jo Mathena, Business Manager [email protected] ext. 12 Mindi Lawton, Pre-School Director [email protected] ext. 14 Valerie Herrington, Youth Minister [email protected] ext. 30 Beth Sembly, Music Ministry [email protected] 443-386-8971 In Residence Dinesh Braganza, S.J. [email protected] ext. 38 Richard P. McHugh, S.J. ext. 39

Committees and Ministries & Organizations Adoption Ministry Julie Neaman [email protected] Cathleen Maloney [email protected] Altar Servers, Lectors & Eucharistic Ministers Dee Papania ext. 11 Caring Souls (helping caregivers) Lizzy Pallan 410-442-2644 Education Dee Papania ext. 11 Evangelization Regina Smutz 443-668-5053 Finance Jim Hull 410-418-8588 Grass Cutters Harry O’Sullivan 410-549-1319 Health Ministry Joy Aker 410-730-7481 Homebound Ministry Norm Karolenko 410-521-4532 Hospitality & Welcome Carole Eckert 410-418-9834 Knights of Columbus Bob McAllister 410-952-7929 [email protected] Brian Lawton 410-303-9206 [email protected] Knitting Ministry Karen Bartosz 410-465-8521 Martha’s Meals Cathy Schoonover 410-750-2575 Maintenance Luke Browning [email protected] Jay Landsman 410-992-9120 Newsletter Barbara Bona 410-442-5935 Respect Life Ernie Tucker 410-442-8076 Social Justice: Food Pantry, Casseroles Mary Brinker 410-531-2455 Holiday Baskets Liz McEnaney 410-442-5712 Pregnancy Center Anna Whiteman 443-535-0505 St Alphonsus Society JoAnn Russo 410-549-8403 Stewardship Pat Mansfield 410-521-4383

Pastoral Council

Meeting at 7pm on the 1st Monday after 1st Sunday, all parishioners are welcome Jay Landsman, Sr., President 410-922-9120 Cathy Schoonover, Vice President 410-750-2575 Pat Mansfield, Corresponding Sec. 410-521-4383 Dan DiPaula, Recording Sec. 410-465-4740 Jim Birch 410-750-2124 Tim Hill 410-465-1581 Jay Landsman, Jr. 410-840-0548 Carol Lepeau 410-302-3758 Scott Walker 410-461-0976 Helen Weisel 410-750-1934

Know the gift...

...Live the gratitude.

Staff Joseph P. Lacey, S.J., Pastor [email protected] ext. 133 Valerie Herrington, Youth Minister [email protected] ext. 130 Sam Johnston, Director of Music [email protected] ext. 113 Mindi Lawton, Pre-School Director [email protected] ext. 114 Mary Jo Mathena, Business Manager [email protected] ext. 112 Dee Papania, Pastoral Associate & DRE [email protected] ext. 111

Committees and Ministries & Organizations Adoption Ministry Julie Neaman [email protected] Cathleen Maloney [email protected] Altar Server Training Dave Cooley 410-203-1014 Servers, Lectors & EM Schedules Dee Papania ext. 111 Caring Souls (helping caregivers) Lizzy Pallan 410-302-8413 Christian Jail Ministry Lynn Kochis 410-655-4035 Education Dee Papania ext. 111 Evangelization Regina Smutz 443-668-5053 Finance Jim Hull 410-418-8588 Grass Cutters Jim Sandoz 410-458-8528 Health Ministry Joy Aker 410-730-7481 Homebound Ministry Fred & Carole Eckert 410-418-9834 Selborne House Tom Brinker 410-531-2268 Hospitality & Welcome Carole Eckert 410-418-9834 Knights of Columbus Walt Chahanovich [email protected] 410-750-7799 Knitting Ministry Carole Neff 410-442-1766 Martha’s Meals Cathy Schoonover 410-750-2575 Maintenance Luke Browning [email protected] Jay Landsman, Sr. 410-922-9120 Newsletter Barbara Bona 410-442-5935 Painting Prayers Jen Landsman [email protected] Respect Life Ernie Tucker 410-442-8076 Social Justice: Food Pantry, Casseroles Mary Brinker 410-531-2455 Holiday Baskets contact office for information please. Pregnancy Center Anna Whiteman 443-535-0505 St Alphonsus Society JoAnn Russo 410-549-8403 Stewardship Volunteer needed call Dee in the office. Stich-’n-Share, Mondays 10am Valerie Herrington ext. 130 or email Vocations Ministry Ernie Tucker 410-442-8076 [email protected]

Pastoral Council Meeting at 7pm on the 1st Monday after 1st Sunday, all parishioners are welcome Dave Cooley, President 410-203-1014 Juli Hale, Vice President 410-531-6871 Dan DiPaula, Recording Sec. 410-465-4740 Jay Landsman, Jr. Assist. Rec. Sec 410-465-4740 Richard Baldwin 410-655-5351 Chuck Borek 301-596-7434 Fran Druffner 410-750-8489 Lori Frederick 410-971-5377 Brad Holloman 410-340-5773 Pat Lauer 410-442-4456 Bruce Zimmerman 410-465-5915

Know the gift;

Live the gratitude.

ADULT EDUCATION Dee Papania ext. 111 See bulletin or call the office for more information. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Dee Papania ext. 111 Pre-K through 8th Grade on Sundays; 2 available sessions 9am or 11am from September to May. ST. ALPHONSUS PRESCHOOL Mindi Lawton ext. 114 Monday to Friday half day and full-day for 2-4 year olds. YOUTH MINISTRY Valerie Herrington ext. 130 6-12th graders, check website, call the office & see bulletin.

ALTAR FLOWERS Memorials are accepted. Call the office to coordinate display and delivery.

PRAYERS FOR THE SICK AND DECEASED Please call the office, or email [email protected].

HOMEBOUND EUCHARISTIC MINISTRY Please contact the office when a member of the parish is in hospital, or if they are unable to attend church and wish to receive the Eucharist.

BULLETIN SUBMISSIONS [email protected] Due via email 9 days prior to print date. Thank you!

SACRAMENTS BAPTISM, FIRST EUCHARIST & RECONCILIATION, CONFIRMATION & MARRIAGE for all sacramental preparation and for the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) preparation for adults and children entering into the

Catholic Faith please call Dee Papania ext. 111.

ANOINTING OF THE SICK for those in need of strength during an illness, available during the year at Mass and on

request.

RECONCILIATION half-hour before Saturday evening and

Sunday Masses, or on request.

New Parishioner Registration/ Address Change Form

(Please drop this in the collection basket. The Parish Office will contact you for further information)

Name: __________________________________

Address: __________________________________

__________________________________

Phone: __________________________________

New Parishioner Address Change

WELCOME to our new Parishioners. We are glad that you have chosen St. Al. Please register in one of the following ways: 1. Pick up a form at any of the entrances or 2. Call the office or 3. Fill in the tear off slip below.

St. Alphonsus Rodriguez Church

10800 Old Court Rd, Woodstock, MD 21163 Phone: 410-461-5267 Fax: 410-750-7286

Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 9am to 3pm

Online at: www. stalchurch.org

MASS TIMES Monday - Friday 7:30 A.M. Saturday 9 A.M. 4 P.M.in the Narthex until Jan 28 Sunday 8 A.M., 10 A.M., 12 Noon Holy Day (vigil 7pm) 7:30 A.M., 7pm

Reconciliation half-hour before weekend Masses

For ad information, call Tim Maher or Phil Maher at (410) 578-3600, toll free 1-800-934-1620, or write P.O. Box 4889, Baltimore, MD 21211 - © 2017

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NEU VALLEY NURSERYGARDEN CENTER

Mulch • Top SoilDelivered or Installed

Landscape ManagementDesign & Installation

410-796-4195

SLACK FUNERAL HOME, P.A.3871 OLD COLUMBIA PIKE

ELLICOTT CITY, MARYLAND 21043TELEPHONE: 410-465-4400

Doris T. Slack John D. Slackwww.slackfuneralhome.com

Lucky Penny’s Dog Training Services

Patricia Neary, Dog Trainer CPDTemail: fi [email protected]

(Cell) 443-928-4327

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J. E. Schenk InsuranceAuto • Home • Life • Business

3675 Park AvenueEllicott City, MD 21043

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EAKLE’S AUTO CARE

“The Name Friends Recommend to Friends”3275 Bethany Lane

Ellicott City

410-465-2044APPOINTMENTS: CALL OR ONLINEwww.EaklesAutoCare.com

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FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED

Harry H. Witzke's Family Funeral Home, Inc.Prearrangements • Cremations • Veteran Services

4112 Old Columbia Pike 410-465-2848Ellicott City www.harrywitzkefuneralhome.com

Patrick MalloyAttorney at Law410-465-1560

Wills • Trusts • [email protected]

Classic WanderersTravel Group

Ask us where we’ve been!Day Trips • ExcursionsCasino Trips • Cruises

Domestic and International ToursCall or Email PERLA410-442-5806

[email protected] Offer Specialized Tours for Corporate Clients, Class Reunions, Family Reunions, Social Groups, Special Occasions, Fundraisers, and much more

OUR LADY’S CENTERCatholic Chapel, Bookstore & Giftshop

3301 S. Rogers Ave, Ellicott City, MD 21043www.OurLadysCenter.net • 410.461.5066

One-Stop Catholic Shopping!

St. Alphonsus, Rodriguez Special

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